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venom
UK //ˈvenəm//US //ˈvenəm//
词源
源自拉丁语 'venenum'（毒药、魔药），通过古法语 'venim' 进入英语。最初指具有魔力或治疗特性的液体，后特指有毒物质。
noun
❶ 某些动物（如蛇、蜘蛛等）分泌的有毒液体，通过咬伤或蜇伤注入其他生物体内，可造成伤害或死亡。
“The snake's venom can paralyze its prey within minutes.”
（蛇的毒液能在几分钟内使猎物瘫痪。）
“Scientists are studying scorpion venom for medical applications.”
（科学家正在研究蝎子毒液的医学应用。）
❶ 比喻恶毒的语言或情感，带有强烈的敌意或伤害意图。
“Her words were filled with venom when she spoke about her rival.”
（她谈论竞争对手时，话语中充满了恶意。）
“The politician's speech dripped with venom against his opponents.”
（这位政客的演讲中对对手充满恶毒攻击。）
同义词:poison, toxin, malice, spite, bitterness
verb
❶ 用恶毒的语言或态度对待某人，通常带有伤害意图。
“He venomously criticized his former friend in public.”
（他公开恶毒地批评了他以前的朋友。）
“The article was clearly venomed against the government policy.”
（这篇文章明显对政府政策充满恶意。）
同义词:embitter, envenom, malign, vilify
常见短语
venomous tongue — 形容某人说话恶毒，经常用言语伤害他人。
“Be careful with her - she has a venomous tongue when angry.”
（小心她——生气时她的舌头可毒得很。）
full of venom — 形容语言或行为充满恶意和伤害性。
“His apology sounded full of venom rather than remorse.”
（他的道歉听起来充满恶意而非悔意。）